Summary: Framing basement walls is a challenge when working on slabs poured over expansive clay bentonite soil. The walls need to float so they are not squeezed if the soil expands and pushes the wall upwards. There is a very simple trick that solves the problem and allows you to build strong walls that can move upwards, but not tilt over.
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dave koepcke
06 Jan 2008, 18:45
what do these framing clips look like? and where do you buy them .how far
apart do you set them? When building a basement wall do you need a double
top header? Dave
AsktheBuilder
06 Jan 2008, 20:27
Dave,
You buy the clips at any lumber company that sells steel framing hardware.
Place them every 24". Single top plate for non-load-bearing walls.
dan
29 Jan 2008, 10:39
My daughter is looking at a house
in Munroe Falls, Ohio.
The question that we have is
when we went though the house (bi-level)
in the basement there was a wall
3 feet high and 3 feet away from the
wall. We were wondering if maybe
if there could be a problem with
this house?
Thank you for your help
AsktheBuilder
29 Jan 2008, 13:26
Dan,
Possibly. Read my past columns about Home Inspections and Inspectors. Be
sure you pay attention to when I mention ASHI.
Chuck P.
29 Apr 2008, 22:40
I am reading about the L shaped clips for basements with clay soil. How
would I find out if I have clay? Or should I just use the clips just to be
safe? Thanks
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